May 2015 Book of the Month Pip Bartlett can talk to animals, which is impressive enough, but her world is full of magical creatures, meaning she’s conversing with unicorns, griffins, hobgrackles et al. Following an unfortunate incident with some unicorns at school, Pip goes to stay with her aunt, who’s a vet. All is fine until there’s an influx of Fuzzles – cute little creatures with an unfortunate tendency to burst into flames when upset.
Pip and her friend Tomas must help them before S.M.A.C.K.E.D. (Supernatural/Magical Animal Care, Keeping & Education Department) instigate a cull. The two authors are stars of YA fantasy but clearly enjoy writing for younger children and this fun, sparky adventure with its double helping of animal magic will delight its audience. ~ Andrea Reece
Pip is a girl who can talk to magical creatures. Her aunt is a vet for magical creatures. And her new friend Tomas is allergic to most magical creatures. When things go amok and they often go amok - Pip consults Jeffrey Higgleston's Guide to Magical Creatures, a reference work that Pip finds herself constantly amending. Because dealing with magical creatures like unicorns, griffins, and fuzzles doesn't just require book knowledge - it requires hands-on experience and thinking on your feet.
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Pip is a girl who can talk to magical creatures. Her aunt is a vet for magical creatures.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
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Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures was written by Maggie Stiefvater, Jackson Pearce and published by Scholastic Press an imprint of Scholastic
Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures has 184 pages
Maggie Stiefvater Maggie Stiefvater is a writer, artist, and musician as well as a bestselling author. Entertainment Weekly has called Maggie Stiefvater “one of the finest YA novelists writing today.” She is the author of the Shiver trilogy and Raven Cycle series. Maggie lives in Virginia, with her family.
Jackson Pearce Jackson Pearce is the author of a series of retold fairytales for young adults, including Sisters Red, Sweetly, Fathomless, and Cold Spell. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.